Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences
Mainz, Germany
Study in a riverside city of history and innovation, in western Germany.
Campuses
Campus Location: School of Business, Geoinformatics and Surveying, and Central Administration
Holzstrasse Location: School of Engineering and School of Design
Tuition Fees
No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.
Nomination Deadlines
Winter Semester: May
Spring Semester: November
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester: Mid-May
Spring Semester: Mid-November
Lecture Periods
Winter Semester: September-January
Summer Semester: March-July
Nomination & Application
Exchange students must be nominated by their home university before the application deadline.
After nomination, students will receive a personal link to the online application portal and will receive a confirmation once the application deadline has passed.
Language Skills - Prerequisites
Most modules are taught in German.
International exchange students are encouraged to take German-taught courses if their language proficiency is sufficient.
A German language level equivalent to B2 (CEFR) is recommended.
Language Requirements
Exchange students are not required to submit official language test scores such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Required Documents for Online Application
Current Transcript of Records
Copy of your passport or ID card
CV in English or German Language
Motivation letter
Learning Agreement for NON EU students form here.
Courses
The maximum workload is 30 ECTS credits per semester, typically equivalent to six modules of 5 ECTS each.
Bachelor students may enroll only in Bachelor-level modules, while Master students may take only Master-level courses.
German language courses are available for all exchange students.
Insurances
Students are required to take out health insurance in Germany (approximately €120 per month).
Please contact a health insurance company of your choice, such as TK, AOK, or others via krankenkassen.de, where you will be guided through the process.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
Total: € 950
Accommodation: € 400 - 550
Lunch at the Student Restaurant: € 4 - 7
Copies: € 40 per semester
Books: €100 - 200 per semester depending on the courses
Excursions and Events: € 60 - 100 per semester
GEZ Broadcast Fees: € 18.36 per month - to be paid three months at a time
Social Semester Fee: € 365 (includes public transport & student benefits)

